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  • Renovation
    Current Cost of Bathroom Renovation
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I have a 5.5' x 7.5' bathroom in its original condition from the building's opening in 1952. I've seen posts from 3 years back from contractors that estimate a cost...
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    60 watts in a 40 watt light fixture?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Hi, lighting and electrical experts. Can you advise? I bought 5 sconces to go above bookshelves like little library lights. The spec sheet says, "60 watts max."...
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  • Renovation
    Brick veneer?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We are looking to do brick veneer on a wall in our townhouse but aren't sure the types or the cost... Any suggestions on where to buy and where we might be able to go...
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  • Renovation
    gap between the floor planks
    Updated over 11 years ago
    was a cold winter and the gap between some of the planks is wide like some a 1/8 of an inch or more. any suggestions on an easy DIY solution? is there something i...
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  • Renovation
    Gut renovation vs. making space liveable.
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We are buying the studio next to our one bedroom to make a 2 bedroom. We're getting all different kinds of advice from do a complete gut renovation right away and make...
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  • Renovation
    2000 sq. feet gut Reno in Manhattan
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Thinking of making an offer to buy a prewar in need of renovation: Lead painting removal and new painting, baseboard, molding New galley kitchen Three new small...
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  • Renovation
    2000 sq. feet gut Reno in Manhattan
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Thinking of making an offer to buy a prewar in need of renovation: Lead painting removal and new painting, baseboard, molding New galley kitchen Three new small...
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